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Learn French and hiking in the French Alps

December 29th, 2015

Things to do

What is there to do in Morzine when there isn’t much snow?

Contrary to popular opinion, the French Alps only have snow for part of the year! This is during European winter months so generally December to April. Usually the snowfall starts in late November/early December and sometimes we receive a lot of snow in the early part of the season and…

December 24th, 2015

Intensive French Course: the levels

So you want to take an Intensive French Course but you are worried about the level of the group. How do you know that the level will be right for you? What happens if you are placed in a class that isn’t the right level for you? These are common…

December 23rd, 2015

Intensive French Course: the teachers

So when you take an Intensive Course, what are the teachers like? We spend a lot of time trying to find the best teachers as having a great teacher is so important when you are learning a language. On an Intensive French Course, you spend 15 hours a week with…

December 19th, 2015

Intensive French Course January 2016

Every year, the majority of people make a New Year’s resolution. For some people, the resolution is to learn a language or to improve their language skills. For many of you, especially if you are reading our blog, then this may well be French! This resolution will take continued commitment…

December 17th, 2015

What are the benefits of taking a French Intensive Course & Intensive Language Study?

When you decide to learn French, there are many options available to you. You can study at home with the help of books, CDs and the internet or even apps nowadays. There is also the option of attending a French evening class or a weekly French conversation group. However some…